Healthy Cities Illawarra promotes and supports actions to establish a social, economic and physical environment conducive to health. We share in the development of local policy to effect change. In our work the needs of disadvantaged people are especially recognised.

We Value and Support

• Diversity of people
• Biodiversity
• Every individual's right and responsibility to participate in creating better health in their community.
• Every individual's equal right to his or her optimum level of health.
• Cooperative relationships that create positive change.
• Partnerships with indigenous Australians towards achieving health and reconciliation.

Our Commitment

We will take action to improve the health of the people of the Illawarra by:

• Working together co-operatively
• Supporting community action
• Developing personal skills and worth
• Ensuring effective health advocacy
• Protecting and enhancing the physical environment
• Recognising the right of the individual to work and contribute.

 

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